When the angel lights are lit, the Xitang Church is the top Christmas destination

December is probably the most romantic month of the year. The Xizhimen Church, with its full Christmas atmosphere, is now the top destination for Christmas photos. I went there last night to join in the fun. 🚇| Xinjiekou Station on Metro Line 4, Exit A, 2-minute walk ⭐Historical background Xizhimen Church, also known as the Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, is one of the four major Catholic churches in Beijing. It was built in 1723 by the Italian Lazarist missionary Father De Ligre, who used his salary to buy land and build the church, which was originally called the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. ⭐Xizhimen Church Mass times · Monday to Thursday, Saturday at 7:00 am, Friday at 6:30 pm; · Sunday Mass times are 7:30 am, 8:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:30 pm ⭐Lighting time The church lights up at 5:00 pm, the best time to take photos is during the blue hour, and the busiest time is between 6:00 and 7:00 pm. The church closes at 8:30 pm, and the lights are turned off after 11:00 pm. ⭐Photo spots 1️⃣ At the entrance, take a photo with the star lights in the foreground and the church in the background. The bench next to the gift box lights at the entrance is also a great spot. 2️⃣ Angel lights, front, side, and upward shots 3️⃣ Two Santa Clauses in the angel light aisle, stand on the platform and take a misaligned photo with the angel lights 4️⃣ Front of the church, take a photo of the Christmas tree and the church. Use the Christmas tree as the foreground and take a photo of the church window mural. 5️⃣ Church exit, take a photo of the full view of the church and the Christmas tree